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Rip It Up, Issue 113, 1 December 1986, Page 12

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Run DMC Walk This Way (Polygram 12”) B-Boys raising hell on this metal rap killer, truly this is one nation under a groove. The sort of thing to play so loud it hurts, very nasty and very dangerous. Ben E King Stand By Me (Atlantic 7”) Taken from the forthcoming movie, a slice of beauty that leaves most modern music to shame, one can not love it enough.

Womack and Womack Soul Love/Soui Man

(Manhatten 7”) A statement of being from the Womacks, that incorporates Sam and Dave and their own distinctive sound. An ebullient celebration of the philosophy of soul. Sylvester Someone Like You

(Warner Bros 12”) This sounds like older Sylvester given a modern touch-up, a lot more muted than his recent high energy workouts, but all for the better. Four versions with New York fave Larry Levon mixing up a storm on the flip. Kraftwerk

Musique Non Stop (Warner Bros 12”) This goes "boing-boom-chukka” a lot, and then funny voices chant the title over the traditional Teutonic beat. This is either very clever or really dumb — make your own mind up.

David Lee Roth That’s Life (Warner Bros 7”) I’m not too sure how Uncle Frank will take this, but I think it’s real funny. The Las Vegas standard taken with over-the-top panache by the golden one. The Anti-Heroin Project Live in World (EMI 12”) A worthy cause but such a bad record. A cast of thousands from Bucks Fizz to Psychic TV making such uninteresting mainstream noise. Most interesting is a Ringo Starr monologue with a very crass reference to John Lennon. The Drifters White Christmas (Atlantic 7”) Classic black vocal arrangement of Bing’s perennial hit. Featuring the glorious vocals of Clyde McPhatter which make this the best version ever. A vital record no matter what season. On the Bside, another Drifters’ classic, ‘Save the Last Dance for Me.’ Both taken from the Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974 set. George Clinton Do Fries Go With that Shake? (Capitol 12”) P-Funk that cuts the hell out of most recent hardcore beatbox anthems. Taken from the wild R&B Skeletons in the Closet album, with Gorgeous George in a ribald mood — “Don’t I deserve a break today... Them buns, I like the way you bake.” Truly awesome. Freddie Jackson

Tasty Love (Capitol 7”) Another great deep soul production from Paul Lawrence, with Mr J crooning in a ballad style similar to Saint Marvin. Cool and

sharp like a good martini. Jesus and Mary Chain Some Candy Talking (WEA 7" EP) Once you get past the artifice erected by those who should know better, this is just great adolescent pop music. Similar to ‘Just Like Honey’ and just as sexual. The flip features two songs not on the album. Human League Human (Virgin 12") Jam and Lewis supply the trademarked groove and save the League from certain pop death. Surefire hit with some classic hooks, including a talking bit that gets a little awkward near the end. Lana Pellay Pistol in My Pocket (Liberation 12”) As in "Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me”... by far the best sex change artist of the month. Plenty of big boystown beats to beat boys to. Atlantic Starr Freak-a-Ristic (Festival 12”) A tale about the “finest thang, I’d ever seen” set to an intense rhythm. Like most songs about sex, great to dance to. Wasp 95 — Nasty (Capitol 12”) You can’t really dance to heavy metal sex . songs, but you can throw your fist into the air a lot. The lead singer screams about ‘Tm yours to do what you please ...” and there’s one of those guitar solos that strangles the frets. Housemartins Happy Hour (Chrysalis 12”) The poor man’s Style Council

in a pedestrian four-tracker. Highlight is an attempt at the world’s most horrible song ‘He Ain’t Heavy (He’s My Brother),’ acapella no less. Saints See You in Paradise (Mushroom 12”) Apparently a great bar band and this Rolling Stones type of ballad should slot in well. I like Chris Bailey’s nasal vocals and the guitar has a nice lilt to it. Grace Jones I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Perfect For You) (Capitol 12”) The stylistic extravagances of the last album have been pared down by latest Grace producer Nile Rodgers. As usual great sound with Rodgers’ distinctive guitar. The vocals don’t sustain much interest, but the rhythm is the thing. Timex Social Club Rumours (Festival 12”) Already duplicating the overseas club success, and with four loud mixes it’s a mover and shaker. The combination of almost reggae vocal styles and a slight hip hop beat make it interesting. But not quite the bone crusher I thought it was going to be. Kerry Buchanan